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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987_06_11 Conservation Advisory Commission Minutes (2) c � c Town of Mamaroneck Conservation Advisory Commission Area Code 914 740 West Boston Post Road 67""Code Mamaroneck, N. Y. 10543 698-3444 MINUTES A regular meeting of the Conservation Advisory Commission (CAC) was held on Thursday, June 11, 1987, at the Town Center, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, New York. The meeting commenced at 8: 00 P.M. Members present: Robert Komitor, Chairman Gloria Allen Elinor Fredston Steve Goldstein Mary Anne Johnson, Emeritus Others present: Clifford Emanuelson, Conservation Consultant Jane Moss, Life Center Claudia Ng, Environmental Assistant Irma Volk, Environmental Management Council Maria Mora, Recording Secretary Administrative Matters Approval of Minutes - It was stated that the March minutes were fully approved, but the April and May minutes needed some corrections before full approval. Next Meeting - The next CAC meeting was set for July 16, 1987. Environment Litter law - It was reported that the litter law will be discussed at the next Town Council meeting which will be on June 17. Mr. Komitor read a draft of the litter law addressed to the Supervisor of the Town Council (copy of letter on file) . He spoke of three aspects which he thought were of importance: the distribution of material, the penalty for registering or not registering, and litter in the gutters. Questions were brought up if this is an enforceable law and if there is any penalty for not registering. Mr. Komitor stated that there doesn' t seem to be any enforcement to registering and no penalty for registering. Environmental Education - Mrs. Moss suggested having a course in "Continuing Education" explaining environmental problems of this area. It was reported by Mrs. Johnson that this is Mrs. Moss' last CAC meeting because she is resigning from L. I.F.E. Center. Mrs. Alice Bloom will be replacing Mrs. Moss. CAC minutes - 6/11/87 Development Projects Landmark Development-DEIS - The landmark development is located in White Plains, New York. It was reported that they are planning to build condominiums on the southern end of Silver Lake, which drains into the Mamaroneck River. Ms. Ng was informed that the Mamaroneck River is essentially in the Town of Rye and not in the Town of Mamaroneck. She asked if CAC still wants to get involved. Mr. Komitor expressed that CAC would like to comment on the FEIS. Ms. Ng reported that she gave the DEIS to the Chairman of the Village of Mamaroneck Coastal Zone Management Commission. Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center - It was reported that the FEIS and an addendum were finished and published. It was mentioned that Donald Newman, Environmental Officer of the Village of Scarsdale, commented that it will be taken into consideration that we are down stream of this project. This has not gone through the Planning Board yet, but if it is approved, they will move into the site plan review. Ms. Ng informed CAC that this project is still open for review. CAC responded that they would like to comment on it when it undergoes site plan review. Fenbrook Subdivision - Mrs. Johnson read a letter that stated that lots 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 are all freshwater wetland areas. Ms. Ng stated that lots 10 and 11 are already under construction. CAC agreed that mitigating measures should be taken for lots 10 and 11 . Mr. Komitor wants to know what cubic be done at this point with the lots already under construction. Ms. Ng responded that the Planning Board is trying to decide that. It was suggested that the CAC comment on the development of all the properties along the stream. Mrs. Johnson felt that there should be another review of the undeveloped sites. CZMC has already commented on this development and found it inconsistent with their policy. CZMC' s opinion on the Cohenca Policy was rejected. It was reported that Gary Trachtman, the Engineering Consultant, had stated that he felt that there was no impact with respect to the flooding and that the drainage wasn' t really a problem. A map of the Fenbrook Subdivision was displayed by Ms. Ng for their comments. Mr. Komitor suggested that Ms. Ng and Mrs. Johnson draft a letter commenting on the Fenbrook Subdivision and to present it to him when completed. Water Courses and Water Bodies Gardens Lake Dredging Project - The Planning Board accepted the final report by Malcolm Pirnie. Dragline dredging will be able to remove 3/4 of pond' s sediment (6,000 cubic yards) . The alternative of removing all 8,000 cubic yards was discussed. Mr. Komitor stated that prices range into the $70,000s for the removal and deposit of the 6, 000 c.y. The best location for the catch basin was not fully discussed. Mr. Komitor suggested that Ms. Ng find Mr. Emanuelson' s report which gives suggestions for a catch basin, just to have it on record. He recommended that another report be drawn up if the original cannot be found. -2- CAC minutes - 6/11/87 Solid Waste Disposal Legislation to Promote Resource Recovery Plants - It was suggested that the discussion of this legislation be tabled. Leaf Composting - Mr. Emanuelson displayed a revised topographic model of the site along Rock Ridge Road. He reported that Stephen Altieri wants the map and CAC' s opinion on it after it is reviewed. Mr. Emanuelson proposes that they extract and fill it to make it level, and put the stream that is on site into a culvert with a large catch basin near the road. It was suggested that we make it tri-municipal, but Mr. Emanuelson felt that it would be very difficult to coordinate and it wouldn' t work. Mr. Komitor felt that the Village of Larchmont should be included in this leaf compost program because they paid for some of the composting. Mr. Emanuelson believes that the 3+ acres is enough to move machinery around. Mr. Komitor noted that it may be a problem for the neighboring residents if the sound barrier is reduced and the noise is increased due to the use of heavy equipment. Mr. Emanuelson will show the revised model to the Administrator. Pace Seminar for Local Officials - It was reported by Ms. Ng that Mrs. Amlicke spoke at the "5th Pace Seminar for Local Officials" on recycling at the local level. Mrs. Amlicke mentioned our local program and tried to emphasize the need for recycling on county level. Communications to Commission Members and Liaisons - Ways to improve the relationship between CAC and the Village of Mamaroneck was discussed. An EMC member had written letters to each municipality not recognizing that it was tri-municipal. The CAC had suggested the appointment of Charles Bernstein as the Village of Mamaroneck' s CAC liaison to the EMC meetings, but Mayor Noto chose a member from the Village of Mamaroneck' s CZMC instead. Mayor Noto wrote a letter to Susan Gallion of the EMC stating that they do not have a CAC because the Village of Mamaroneck has no say in choosing the members. It was mentioned that Mayor Noto also stated that each Town or Village should be allowed to pick their own three representatives, because right now all the members are chosen by the Town. It was suggested that the Village be sent copies of CAC' s minutes since they haven' t been in the past, along with a letter from Ms. Ng apologizing for the oversight. Mr. Komitor will try to meet with Mayor Noto at least once a year to improve the relationship between CAC and the Village of Mamaroneck. New or Other Business Distribution of Annual Report - A list of who should receive CAC' s 1986 annual report was made. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 P.M. -3-